Industrial Controls Engineer
Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters is located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.
As an Industrial Controls Engineer, the general role is to provide turn-key automated solutions specializing in PLC Programming, Human Machine Interface (HMI) Development, Software installations, with minimal electrical work. This position is expected to complete difficult troubleshooting for customers with some direction from Sr. and lead level personnel. The Industrial Programmer will report to the Automation Manager and will work primarily out of the Morgantown location.
What You'll Do :
- Provide technical support and onsite troubleshooting and repair for customers
- Support commissioning efforts for new projects and systems onsite at customer facilities
- Resolve operational problems related to current systems or new projects
- Ensure all relevant safety objectives are observed for all work completed
- Support manufacture, build and validation of systems which include pneumatics, servos, VFDs, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons and robotic integration
- Create customer documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings
- Maintain accurate records and files according to quality standards and customer requirements
- Modify systems upon customers request and document the amendments accordingly
Working Conditions :
Walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders and stairs; crawl; kneelThe employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 80 pounds unassistedMust be safety and customer-focused, without exceptionWhat You'll Bring :
Valid drivers licenseBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience3+ years of experience in process control and automationFamiliar with reading and creating CAD drawings using AutoCAD ElectricalStrong working knowledge with Allen Bradley PLCs and RSLogix 5000,500Working experience and knowledge with HMI / OIT Development using Rockwell and / or Wonderware software platformsEfficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goalsCritical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in team environmentsProactive, resourceful and highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environmentAbility to balance multiple projectsWorking knowledge of MS Office productivity softwareGood understanding of mechanical principals is a plusPreferred if candidate has 80-hour underground certification within the first 6 months of employmentTravel as required (25-50% at times) to support projects. Travel time is paid.Able to work a flexible schedule and adjust to changing business needs to include possible work involving emergency call-out, extended hours and some out-of-town and overnight workWillingness to undergo a thorough background and drug screening processHow We'll Support You :
Perks / Benefits :
Comprehensive BenefitsHealth / Life insurance401(k) retirement planShort / Long term disabilityPaid time off and holidaysPaid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town workEmployee focused work environmentOn-the-job mentoring and trainingInternal job postingsPerformance and salary reviewsEmployee feedback program